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Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg
Bachelor German + English Arts & Design

Teaching degree for secondary level I and II

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

About the Program

By studying the sub-degree course "Music Teaching Qualification for Secondary Levels I and II (District Schools and Grammar Schools) (LA-Sek)", students acquire skills and knowledge that will enable them to teach music at secondary schools. This primarily includes artistic and practical artistic skills in two instruments, singing, practical school piano playing, music and movement/rhythm, choral conducting, orchestral conducting, arranging, practical school score playing and speech training. Theoretical and scientific knowledge is acquired in applied music theory, form theory, aural training, analysis and interpretation as well as historical and systematic musicology. Artistic and theoretical skills are combined with pedagogical knowledge in the seminars on school music-making practice and its didactics as well as music teaching and inclusion and tested in the practical field of schools. The course content takes into account the characteristics of Western art music as well as non-European music, jazz, folklore and various manifestations of popular music.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Teaching degree for secondary level I and II at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg

Is Teaching degree for secondary level I and II at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Teaching degree for secondary level I and II programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Teaching degree for secondary level I and II at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Teaching degree for secondary level I and II? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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